Now through Sunday, arts, crafts and food vendors will be selling their wares from noon to dusk, and there will be plenty of live entertainment and family activities throughout the day to keep visitors on their toes.

For many vendors, the Fredonia Farm Festival has been a part of their summer festival schedule for the past several years. Jane Tramuto of Dunkirk and her sister, Debbie Zappie of Fredonia, have been part of it for four years now to sell an impressive variety of Barbie clothes, which they make themselves. “This is much bigger than last year,” Tramuto said. “Last year, I noticed there were some empty spaces, but it’s packed this year!”

Roy Victor of West Seneca and Marcia Kraden of Williamsville have returned to Fredonia with their colorful Tupperware booth for the fifth year in a row. “The people here are all so nice! The festival has really grown a lot this year,” said Kraden. “There’s nothing better than getting to be in this beautiful park all weekend,” Victor chimed in.

For other vendors, this is their first year at Farm Fest, and they picked a great year to start. Members of Boy Scout Pack 267 of Fredonia were excited to be selling their famous popcorn in Barker Common near the gazebo — theirs was a busy booth on Friday afternoon! Other newcomers to the festival include Spice & Mixes by Milly Ferrer of Buffalo. Many were lined up to enjoy free samples of dips and spreads that included savory and sweet flavors like bacon horseradish, cajun onion and pumpkin pie. “This is a great venue,” said Renee Matteliano, who lives in Dunkirk and ran the booth on Friday. “There’s been a good crowd already, and we’ve just gotten started!”

OBSERVER Photo by Mary Heyl Members from Fredonia Pack 267 are selling their famous Boy Scout popcorn this weekend near the gazebo. Pictured, from left, are Arrow of Light Scouts Riley Mourer, Alex Biscard and Shane Mourer.

Today’s festivities include an organ grinder and monkey, Sirius Dog Show, local bands performing throughout the day, a cornhole tournament, family sing-along and more. Festival organizers are excited to welcome Fredonia native Ruthie Collins, who has been pursuing a country music career in Nashville. She will be performing on the main stage tonight from 8:30 to 10 p.m.

For a full schedule of the weekend’s events, visit www.fredoniafarmfestival.com.

OBSERVER Photo by Vicki Notaro Terry Buchwald brought his Elvis show to the Fredonia Farm Festival Friday night.